Learn everything about business valuations, from methods and strategies to metrics. Whether you’re raising capital, planning an exit, or simply seeking to maximize your business’s value, our resources will guide you.
In May 2024, Johnson & Johnson completed its acquisition of Shockwave Medical offering $335 per share. On 26th March, when this deal first came to light, Shockwave Medical’s share price increased by 10.04%. Thus, acquisitions can cause significant swings in share prices. When your company becomes the target of an acquisition, you, as a shareholder, …
There is no static value or performance for the many investments that make up a portfolio. Many businesses employ investment management systems to pick and execute the best initiatives. Whether you’re in the building industry, the oil and gas industry, the military industry, the technology sector, or any other sector, active portfolio management will guarantee …
Equity management, which involves share acquisition, oversight, and even sale, is anchored on valuation. Assessing a business organization’s worth and its stock price is tedious. But investors have a way of working around this: valuation methods. These techniques can zero in on the real score of a company’s stocks. They can determine if a stock …
In the world of startups, founders often chase sky-high valuations to validate their success. However, high valuations can lead to disadvantages like overinflated expectations and increased risks of down rounds. Conversely, low valuations can lead to dilution of ownership in fundraising rounds and raise the risk of unfavorable acquisitions. One advantage of low business valuations …
Did you know that in the first seven months of 2024, more than 19,000 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have happened? The highly-competitive consumer products and services industry accounted for almost 6,000 of these deals. The high volume of deals in competitive industries makes business valuations very easy. After all, the main issue with private equity …
Advanced mathematical techniques and high-quality data analysis often give us confidence that the company valuations we came up with are rational and accurate. However, when we value companies, we are often required to make certain assumptions and decide whether certain ideas, hypotheses or information is relevant or not. These decisions can often be influenced by …
The intellectual property (IP) valuation market in the United States has shown massive growth in 2023. According to Fortune Business Insights, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reported significant patent activity, with over 515,000 new applications received and around 340,000 patents granted in FY 2023, reflecting a robust demand for IP management tools. The process …
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The “Raising the Bar” Act of 2012 holds significant relevance in the realm of patent valuation in Australia. This law introduces major changes and reduces the likelihood of Australian patents being broader in scope compared to international equivalents. The statistics show that Australia is experiencing a major surge in patent filings, which reached record levels …
The unspoken ambition of any startup is to secure a high valuation. While achieving a high valuation is often seen as a mark of success, it can also open up a can of worms. This blog will explore the pros and cons of high valuation for startups. We will see how high valuations can make …
Learning from the past, investors in 2024 are more conscious of the risks in private equity. The attitude has changed from being excessively optimistic to being vigilant. There is a call for transparency and consistency in portfolio valuations. As new technologies emerge, investors have recognized the need for advanced valuation methodologies. Join us as we …
Investors are always looking for innovative startups that could disrupt their respective industry segments. Such startups can potentially capture a significant portion of value creation in a particular industry. However, more often than not, innovative startups will not have financial performance or market-tested solutions to bolster their claims. Instead, they would rely on their patent …
In 2024, the business valuation landscape will go through some significant changes. Since representatives for almost half the world will be elected in 2024, substantial changes to government policies are on the cards. At the same time, we can expect some key regulations regarding ESOPs to be established. The rise of transformative businesses with never-seen-before …
Intellectual property (IP) valuations aim to find out how well a company can monetize its research and development (R&D) results or reputation. IP rights, especially patents, are granted in such a way that companies are incentivized to keep innovating while other people have access to the technology and can improve on it eventually. The incentives …
The valuation methodologies used by startups are highly dependent on estimation and guessing. What this implies for investors is that there isn’t a universally recognized way to analyze all of the issues. However, angel investors and VCs use various venture capital valuation methodologies to determine a startup’s worth. When calculating the pre-money value of pre-revenue …
A business’s true value is a central theme in all fundraising rounds and IRS audits. In fundraising rounds, not only does valuation determine the amount of equity given up for the required investment, but it also affects how the early investors are compensated. In mergers and acquisitions, a consensus about the business valuation can be …
Estimates indicate that the Business Valuation Platform Market, worth $60 billion in 2023, will reach a whopping $97.49 billion by 2031, expanding at a remarkable CAGR of 7.18 percent from 2024 to 2031. Modern business practices rely increasingly on accurate and competent valuation services. However, not all valuations are the same. You may need a …
Family-owned businesses passed down from generation to generation need extra care in management. Why? Because they need convenient transactions and precise records. An FLP business acts as an ally here. This is a great financial structure for protecting money from outsiders and conveniently passing family assets to the next generation. Now, how should we value …
The market for patent valuation services is likely to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8% from 2024 to 2034. The patent analytics market is estimated to reach US$ 6573.3 million by 2034. Also the patent analytics market will reach US$ 1715.8 million in 2024. So the patent valuation market is projected …
There can be many reasons why a business owner wants to value their company. Business valuation is important whether to buy, sell, transfer shares, or attract investors. Company valuation in the UAE involves finding a business’s true value, which helps forecast future goals. This valuation helps make informed decisions and is a base for the …
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